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White River Health Care Center

Nursing home in White River, South Dakota

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White River, South Dakota · Mellette

Medium · Not for Profit · Rural

Overall
5.0
Higher than 80% of SD homes

About White River Health Care Center

White River Health Care Center is a medium nursing home located in White River, South Dakota. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 5 out of 5 — much above average for SD. Health inspections rate 5/5, staffing 5/5, and quality measures 5/5.

White River Health Care Center is one of 1 nursing homes in White River, South Dakota. The suburb average is 5★, and White River Health Care Center rates 5★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in White River on overall rating.

Rating breakdown

Health inspections5.0 / 5
Staffing5.0 / 5
Quality measures5.0 / 5
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What does White River Health Care Center cost?

White River Health Care Center does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from White River Health Care Center for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.

Room typeSouth Dakota medianNational medianAnnual (South Dakota)
Semi-private room$8,167/mo$8,669/mo$98,004
Private room$8,669/mo$9,733/mo$104,028

Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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Cost & funding guide for White River

Nursing home costs in South Dakota vary by room type and payor source. Use these guides to plan your budget, understand Medicaid eligibility, and compare payment options.

Frequently asked questions about White River Health Care Center

Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.

Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.